Poisonhzkj released an update to Custom XMB, which is a CFW plug-in that allows you to load custom XMB themes. Changelog:
+new method implement
+add prx support(effect all prxs except those in pspbtcnf.txt)
+don't need to place the unused pgf font files in memstick anymore, u could simply place the files u need, for example: ltn0.pgf
how to use: place the theme files in ms0:/cxmb/ like:
ms0:/cxmb/vsh/module/opening_plugin.prx
ms0:/cxmb/vsh/resource/01-12.bmp
ms0:/cxmb/vsh/resource/opening_plugin.rco
ms0:/cxmb/font/ltn0.pgf
Notice: use *module* dont use nodule
Auraomega released v1.1 linked below, with the following updates:
Just updated slightly, now upon bootup there is no text, simply press the left shoulder button to enable. You can then disable by pressing the right shoulder button, should clear up some issues.
You now need ms0:/seplugins/XMB.txt. Inside this file you should type the full path to extra plugins. Up to 5 plugins can be loaded at a
time, see the XMB.txt file for an example.
For the next update I'll add a small config file so you can change the order of the date etc.
Notice: u should use the uncompress prx, if u download a theme with compressed modules, u have to decompress it, so that cxmb could recognize them.
Notice2: use ms0:/cxmb/vsh/module/ (see? not *nodule*) for prx files and ms0:/cxmb/vsh/resource/ for rco files
Notice3: ms0:/cxmb/font/ for fonts, but actually it may cause ur browser some problem, and DO NOT put jpn0.pgf/kr0.pgf/gb3s1518.bwfon/ltn4.pgf here, it would bring u some unknown problems. ^-..-^
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-Include all necesary files to make a recovery to firmware 1.50.
-Can create a Boot Recovery, can fit your Boot Recovery on your XMB.
-Flash 2 and 3 acces.
-Can make a backup from Flash 0,1,2,3.
-Can format flash 1.
-Can launch M33 y WildCard Recovery Mode.
-Can run extra applications.
-Flasher included: Can change into 10 diferent XMB full themes.
-New XMB style.
-Can shutdown or reboot your PSP from XMB.
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